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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,022.13, 406,671.93 and 129,028.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,022.13, 406,671.93 and 129,028.05 is: 193,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,022.13 : 406,671.93 = 129,028.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,022.13/406,671.93 = 129,028.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,022.13x = 406,671.93 × 129,028.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,022.13x = 52,472,086,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472,086,117.64/271,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,608.12

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